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Strap security (without strap locks)
A non-exciting question. Not sure I want to add strap locks to problem solve the pesky backside button on the vintage original Guild S-100 I recently acquired. What are some solutions for preventing a strap slippage issue? Is there something folks put between the strap end and the wide part of the button?
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In the past I have used one of those plastic bread closure tags with mixed results.
Cheap to try. |
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Before strap locks (yes, I’m that old) I used to put rubber bands around the buttons, over the strap. Worked.
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What about something like this:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...ock-strap-lock I use D'Addario CinchFit on one of my acoustics and like it. Looks like the dual-lock strap would fit the bill for the electric without any mods to the guitar.
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Lots of stuff. Someone's already mentioned strap lock straps that have their own fixture and the plastic bread bag closure tabs. Rubber washers work too (Fender sells a branded version of that idea).
Sometime back bought a couple of sets of replacement strap buttons that are a elongated, kind of American football shaped. They work fairly well if align the long part of the button with the non-sliced part of the strap's button hole.
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https://bolesblogs.com/2010/07/13/th...ar-strap-lock/ |
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I also have four of the Fender washers as well. Grolsh: Fender: |
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Thanks all! Any time I searched the locks that came up were always the type I was trying to avoid. Ordered some shown in the link. They should be perfect.
I do love the Schaller ones on my other guitars, just wanted to leave the ‘73 unmolested.
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I put these on all my guitars and I can sling the guitar around my back no problem.
https://www.stewmac.com/parts-and-ha...-set-of-2.html |
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But if you can leave the strap on permanently (will still fit in hard case) another vote for the simple rubber washers solution, which is what I use . like these or similar https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...set-of-4-black
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Hey Kev, I have four of those Fenders as well, 2 black, 2 red. Works the same as the Grolsh washers and they look nicer too but more expensive.
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LR Baggs pickups in four acoustics (1974 Gurian Jumbo Rosewood, 2003 Taylor 355 12-string, 2015 Taylor GS Mini Mahogany, 2023 Breedlove Oregon 12-string). Reading up on the Acoustic Strap Secure and having a ridiculously hard time trying to order from Chicago Music Exchange website, I realized there's a super-simple solution: remove the cosmetic trim strap button, with its too-narrow groove and inadequate flange, and screw it back on upside-down. The much wider base that's designed to conceal the hardware nut securing the tailpiece preamp makes a vastly more secure flange, and you can't see the plain nut anyway with the strap attached. Over and out!
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Interestingly enough, I never had a problem with standard strap buttons over 60+ years of playing - go figure...
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